Gabriella McDonald CV 2016

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Gabriella McDonald 72/82 Mary Ann St, ULTIMO Phone: 0414 927 726 [email protected] Multi-awarded BSc. graduate from the University of Sydney. Proven track record of an organized and competent work ethic demonstrated in various positions held across different industries. Extensive history of self-management skills. This has included an efficient combination of education with employment, sport and community obligations. E.g. Competitive rock-climbing, geological research, business administration and an elite athlete training. Skills Exceptionally analytical and observant Over 5 years’ accumulated experience in customer service and promotions, both face to face and phone based Highly organised Tech Savvy with high level computer skills including MS Office Suite, GIS, POS Systems and Gladstone Recent Awards SEG (Society of Economic Geology) Field Trip Scholarship to Canada – 2014: one of 16 funded globally to visit Archean Base and Precious Metal mines in the Southern Abitibi Greenstone Belt, Canada. University of Sydney Study Abroad Scholarship – 2013: Asia bound grant supporting Rock Tour Geology Field Trip in Western China with Peking University in July 2013. ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award – 2009 Professional Experience THE LEDGE CLIMBING CENTRE: SYDNEY UNI SPORT AND FITNESS, Sydney, NSW SUSF manages and administers more than 47 sport and recreation clubs, organises sporting and recreation events and offers a comprehensive range of sporting facilities to students and the wider Sydney community. One of these facilities is The Ledge Rock Climbing Centre. Rock-climbing instructor/Social Media Content Generator/Admin Assistant, 5/2015 to Present Key Responsibilities: Ensuring safety of clientele First Aid proficiency and application Providing friendly and helpful customer service Handling inquiries via phone, email, in person and Facebook page Providing belay inductions on correct use of belay devices Route setting Document control

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Gabriella McDonald72/82 Mary Ann St, ULTIMO Phone: 0414 927 726 [email protected]

Multi-awarded BSc. graduate from the University of Sydney. Proven track record of an organized and competent work ethic demonstrated in various positions held across

different industries. Extensive history of self-management skills. This has included an efficient combination of education with

employment, sport and community obligations. E.g. Competitive rock-climbing, geological research, business administration and an elite athlete training.

Skills

Exceptionally analytical and observant Over 5 years’ accumulated experience in

customer service and promotions, both face to face and phone based

Highly organised Tech Savvy with high level computer skills

including MS Office Suite, GIS, POS Systems and Gladstone

Recent Awards

SEG (Society of Economic Geology) Field Trip Scholarship to Canada – 2014: one of 16 funded globally to visit Archean Base and Precious Metal mines in the Southern Abitibi Greenstone Belt, Canada.

University of Sydney Study Abroad Scholarship – 2013: Asia bound grant supporting Rock Tour Geology Field Trip in Western China with Peking University in July 2013.

ADF Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award – 2009

Professional Experience

THE LEDGE CLIMBING CENTRE: SYDNEY UNI SPORT AND FITNESS, Sydney, NSW – SUSF manages and administers more than 47 sport and recreation clubs, organises sporting and recreation events and offers a comprehensive range of sporting facilities to students and the wider Sydney community. One of these facilities is The Ledge Rock Climbing Centre. Rock-climbing instructor/Social Media Content Generator/Admin Assistant, 5/2015 to Present

Key Responsibilities: Ensuring safety of clientele First Aid proficiency and application Providing friendly and helpful customer service Handling inquiries via phone, email, in person

and Facebook page Providing belay inductions on correct use of

belay devices Route setting

Document control Social media management and interaction Preparing and operating group bookings Stock order and display POS processing Equipment safety checks General cleaning duties

Selected Accomplishments: Podium representation of The Ledge Climbing Centre and SUSF as an athlete at State and National level rock-

climbing competitions with less than a year’s experience in the sport and industry.

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THE WARREN CENTRE FOR ADVANCED ENGINEERING: THE UNIVERISTY OF SYDNEY, Sydney – Casual Administration Coordinator/Volunteer Engagement Officer, 6/2015 to 5/2016

Key Responsibilities: Handling inquires via email, phone and face to

face interactions Creating and editing document templates

during brand restructuring Producing and distributing effective meeting

minutes and agendas Document editing and control

Liaising with volunteer student researchers

Database management Meeting set-up, room booking and catering Stock-ordering General cleaning duties Extensive diary management

EARTHBYTE RESEARCH GROUP, THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney NSW – EarthByte is an internationally leading eGeoscience collaboration between several Australian Universities, international centres of excellence and industry partners. The EarthByte Group is pursuing open innovation via collaborative software development, high performance and distributed computing, “big data” analysis and by making open access digital data collections available to the community.Research Assistant, Ophiolite Database 9/2013 to 9/2014

Key Responsibilities:

Creating a database from the ground up for implementation with plate reconstruction software.

Collecting and researching for quality scientific journals that encompassed specific criteria

Digitisation of ophiolites from published peer reviewed science journals

GIS database management Quality control of GIS overlays Reporting to Project Manager on a weekly

basis and Head of EarthByte on a monthly basis regarding progress.

DEBUT MANAGEMENT, Sydney, NSW – Debut Management is one of the only multi-faceted agency’s in Sydney; combining the management of models, photographers, hair/make up and stylists along with an extensive portfolio of unique creative production services and a large network of well-established and emerging artists.Model, 11/2012 to 04/2014

Key Responsibilities: Display clothing and merchandise in

advertisements Pose for photographers in a studio or location Take direction from photographers

Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.

Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.

Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of job

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CASTING COUCH TALENT AGENCY, Townsville, QLD – Casting Couch Talent Agency has participated in the provision of ground promotions for brands such as Jack Daniels, Bundaberg Rum, Cadbury and Jose Cuervo in Far North Queensland. This has included large scale events such as the V8 Supercars. Promotional Brand Ambassador/Model, 04/2011 to 06/2012

Key Responsibilities: Promotion of specific product, often newly

released onto market Strong knowledge of product and brand Increasing brand awareness Responsible service of alcohol

Interacting with consumers with specific aims of providing product information and taste testing

Distribution of brand merchandise Review pricing and service levels Develop product literature and sales collateral

PAUL SADLER SWIMLAND, RIVERSIDE GARDENS, Townsville, QLD – Paul Sadler Swimland operates out of 14 sites with operations in Australia and Canada. Paul Sadler Swimland has been the recipient of more than 25 industry awards in Australia and USA.Swimming Teacher, 05/2011 to 06/2012

Key Responsibilities: Child supervision Proficiency in CPR Instructing and correcting swimming strokes

Water safety and survival skills Undergo continual assessment to progress in

levels of instruction

Education

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, Sydney, AustraliaBachelor of Science, 12/2015 Major: Geology and Geophysics Minor: Biology GPA: 6

Hobbies and Interests

Geology and geological processes Competitive-level rock climbing/bouldering Hiking Astronomy Camping

Reading Blogging/writing Fixing cars Gardening Cooking

References

Mr. Peter Butcher The Ledge Climbing CentreThe Arena Sports Centre A30The University of Sydney NSW 2006Relationship: EmployerE-mail: [email protected]: (02) 9351 8115

Assoc. Prof. Derek WymanThe School of Geosciences,The University of Sydney Relationship: Honours SupervisorE-mail: [email protected]: (02) 9351 2924

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